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Born in Georgia, Jane graduated from the McDonogh School with honors in 2008, discovering her passion for theater, singing, and dancing along the way, her obituary says.
She went on to pursue a career in nursing and eventually earned an advanced degree during the COVID pandemic.
Upon graduating, Jane taught nursing at several different institutions and was incredibly dedicated to her work.
“She loved her students, and they loved her,” reads her obituary.
Jane is also remembered for her compassion for all people and her commitment to civil rights issues.
“Jane had a no-nonsense commitment to issues about just treatment of marginalized people and aware of issues related to all people of color, and those in the LGBTQ community,” reads one of the numerous tributes on her obituary. “She often participated in events in the Baltimore-DC area supporting civil rights and justice.”
Jane is survived by her mother, Judith Kari and her father, Andrew Solberg; as well as several extended family members and close friends.
Jane’s memorial was scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 20 at Witzke Funeral Home in Columbia.
“We hope we can all feel as deeply as Jane about the universality of all people and our common humanity,” the tribute continues.
“To Jane we were all each other’s brothers and sisters.”
Click here to view the full obituary of Jane Jordan Solberg.
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